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Brussels sprouts vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and Celeriac different?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Celeriac is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 113% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 11 times more Vitamin C than Celeriac. While Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, Celeriac contains only 8mg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Celeriac, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
~equal in Calcium ~43mg
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +331.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.7mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.3%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g
~equal in Carbs ~9.2g
~equal in Water ~88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103278.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +152.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Celeriac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Celeriac Opinion
Calories 43kcal 42kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 1.5g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 85mg 8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 7.4g Celeriac
Carbs 8.95g 9.2g Celeriac
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 43mg Celeriac
Potassium 389mg 300mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.7mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 1.6g Celeriac
Fiber 3.8g 1.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.07mg
Zinc 0.42mg 0.33mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 115mg Celeriac
Sodium 25mg 100mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.36mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.158mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.05mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.7mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.352mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.165mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 41µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 8µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 9mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.079g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.148g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Celeriac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Brussels sprouts
19%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.